Companies have a role to play in social investment

On March 7, I spoke to business leaders and members of the international eye care community at the launch of Operation Eyesight UK in London. We made some important connections, and the trustees of the UK board are off to a great start. We certainly want people in the UK to know that Operation Eyesight… Continue reading Companies have a role to play in social investment

Canada to England to Iceland: worth the adventure

Q: What does it take to launch a new organization? A: A blizzard, a malfunctioning airplane, multiple cancellations and a surprise visit to Iceland. You’ve heard the expression “no pain, no gain?” Well, getting the guest speaker from Calgary to London for the launch of Operation Eyesight UK last week was no easy task, but… Continue reading Canada to England to Iceland: worth the adventure

East Africa drought crisis: Doing our part

By now, most people have heard about the drought and famine in East Africa. The stories and images from the region are disturbing and hard to fathom. Since we hadn’t heard much about it from our partners, Lynda Cherry, our vice-president of International Programs, sent an email inquiring, “How are you doing? What’s going on?”… Continue reading East Africa drought crisis: Doing our part